CRJU 433 - Evidence Law

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Analyzes the law and public policies which guide the introduction of evidence in court. Primary emphasis on Federal Rules of Evidence and the manner of collecting and presenting evidence consistent with the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Students demonstrate evidentiary foundations through in-class practicum exercises and learn to introduce, by way of witness testimony, documents, scientific and real evidence, opinion and expert testimony resulting in a thorough understanding of the evidentiary concepts of burden of proof, probative value, competency, relevancy, materiality, the hearsay rule and its exclusions, and privileges. This class is not available for graduate credit.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CRJU 309 (Grade of C or Higher) or CRJU 310 (Grade of C or Higher)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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